With encouragement from Ms. Zouharis, student Valeria entered the 2025-26 Annual Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest and won the top prize of $100 in the local competition. This contest prompted students ages 11-13 to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity. The theme for this year was “Together As One.” The contest was judged based on three criteria: originality, artistic merit and the expression of the theme.
Valeria, along with her father and Ms. Zouharis, enjoyed a dinner provided by the Marlborough Lions Club, held at the Marlborough Public Library, where she was awarded the prize money and a certificate. Ms. Zouharis was also honored with a certificate for her exemplary teaching.
Congratulations to Valeria and Ms. Zouharis!
On Oct. 31, we closed out National School Principals Month with a celebration honoring the seven principals who help shape the culture of our schools.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our principals for their dedication to transforming education and building strong school communities. Together, they exemplify exceptional leadership.
During the 2024-2025 school year, Richer and Jaworek Elementary Schools achieved an impressive 85% participation rate in their free breakfast and lunch program. This success is thanks to our dedicated kitchen staff, who provide delicious and nutritious meals every school day.
All our schools offer free breakfast and lunch to every student. We encourage you to motivate your child to participate so we can reach 100% participation in each building this school year!
The Marlborough School Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28. Agenda items include:
🇯🇵 Akiruno exchange program
🚌 Transportation update
🧑🎓 Strategic plan
Join us in person or tune in online. Preview the full agenda and find meeting details at www.mps-edu.org/MSC.
On Tuesday, Richer School students had the honor of participating in the Marlborough District Court's Cultural Appreciation Day.
Every year, courts across the state celebrate Cultural Appreciation Week. For the past few years, the Marlborough Court has recognized this occasion by collecting and showcasing student artwork that embodies their perspectives on cultural diversity and inclusion. This year, the Marlborough Court was designated as a signature court. Marlborough Probation Officer and cultural champion Ashley Losapio invited Richer students to not only display their artwork but also perform at the celebration, which focused on the theme "Access and Justice: We All Stand Together."
We extend our gratitude to Judge Meghan Spring and Senator Eldridge for answering questions from our curious students, and we appreciate the entire court staff for their warm hospitality!
Newly appointed school committee member Chris DeMeo is the son of a career teacher and comes from a family of educators. For Chris, finding and doing what's most important is what life is all about. Not only is he an active parent to a Marlborough Public Schools student, but he also serves as a PTO member and is involved with Marlborough Youth Soccer.
Now, as he takes on this new role on the Marlborough School Committee, his focus will be on ensuring that every Marlborough kid and family is served and educated with enthusiasm, integrity and authenticity, and nothing less. Chris will serve until December 2027, the remainder of the unexpired term left by the untimely passing of Heidi Matthews.
The Marlborough School Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 14. Agenda items include:
📄 Strategic plan proposal
📝 MCAS results
📚 Special education data
Join us in person or tune in online. Preview the full agenda and find meeting details at www.mps-edu.org/MSC.
All Marlborough Public Schools offices and buildings will be closed on Oct. 13.
Looking for something to do during the three-day weekend? Want to plan for the rest of the fall and winter? We’ve got you covered! Visit www.mps-edu.org/flyers to find local community events and activities.
All Richer School students, staff and families are invited to join us at our Walking Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m. in the parking lot of the 99 Restaurants. Embrace the fresh air and good company as we step into a new school day together!
📡 District communications
🎓 High school updates
📄 Organizational chart
🚌 Transportation update
Join us in person or tune in online. Preview the full agenda and find meeting details at www.mps-edu.org/MSC.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at "Super Saturday," a brand-new monthly video series that showcases news from the Marlborough Public Schools in collaboration with WMCT-TV.
Episode 1 will be released on Sept. 20. Anchored by Interim Superintendent Jason DeFalco, this episode features exclusive updates from the principal of Marlborough High School, along with insights from the principal of Goodnow Elementary School.
Visit www.wmct-tv.com and connect with WMCT-TV across all channels to get notified when the episode drops!
We reflect on the courage, compassion and resilience that emerged on 9/11 and in the days that followed. We will never forget, and we will always remember.
The Marlborough School Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 9. Agenda items include:
📚 Literacy supervisor introduction
🏫 Richer School building project
📑 Strategic plan
Join us in person or tune in online. Preview the full agenda and view all meeting details at www.mps-edu.org/MSC.
